Top Day Trips from North Island (Updated November 2026)

North Island, New Zealand
Auckland Volcanoes & Viewpoints Small Group Tour

Auckland is known as the City of Sails, but some think it should be called the City of Volcanoes! Gain insight into Auckland's unique volcanic …More

Auckland is known as the City of Sails, but some think it should be called the City of Volcanoes! Gain insight into Auckland's unique volcanic...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$119
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland

Discover two of New Zealand’s top attractions in one unforgettable day. Our small-group Hobbiton & Waitomo tour gives you more - more time to explore, …More

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Discover two of New Zealand’s top attractions in one unforgettable day. Our small-group Hobbiton & Waitomo tour gives you more - more time to explore,...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (62)
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$243
Auckland City Highlights, Afternoon Piha Beach & Rainforest Tour

This tour combines the very best of Auckland city in the morning, with the best of Auckland nature in the afternoon. The Auckland City tour …More

This tour combines the very best of Auckland city in the morning, with the best of Auckland nature in the afternoon. The Auckland City tour...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$173
Island Hopper- Sail to wildlife sanctuary - 6 hr - Bay of Islands

Most visitors see the Bay of Islands from a crowded deck. Our guests see it from the secret local spots that are not on the …More

Most visitors see the Bay of Islands from a crowded deck. Our guests see it from the secret local spots that are not on the...

6 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (305)
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$139
Rotorua Highlights: Wai-O-Tapu, Lunch & 5 Experience Choices

One day from Auckland. One must-see geothermal wonder. Five ways to spend your afternoon. Travel from Auckland to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and explore its surreal …More

One day from Auckland. One must-see geothermal wonder. Five ways to spend your afternoon. Travel from Auckland to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and explore its surreal...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (439)
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$218
Private Wellington Full Day Sightseeing Tour

On this amazing private tour you will see the top attractions in Wellington city has to offer! You will be driven around the rugged coast …More

On this amazing private tour you will see the top attractions in Wellington city has to offer! You will be driven around the rugged coast...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$204
Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia

Enjoy this full-day tour visiting the best of the Far North on board our purpose built coach. Let our drivers immerse you in the culture …More

Enjoy this full-day tour visiting the best of the Far North on board our purpose built coach. Let our drivers immerse you in the culture...

10 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (245)
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$128
Auckland City & West Coast Highlights Tour with Black Sand Beach.

Experience the highlights of Auckland on a full-day tour that covers a seaside village and the black-sand beaches of the West Coast. Travel in a luxury Mercedes vehicle past …More

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Experience the highlights of Auckland on a full-day tour that covers a seaside village and the black-sand beaches of the West Coast. Travel in a luxury Mercedes vehicle past...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$224
Full Day Lord of the Rings Tour

First stop, Dry Creek Quarry site of Helm’s Deep and Minas Tirith. Then River Anduin where the Fellowship travelled to Amon Hen, Gardens of Isengard …More

First stop, Dry Creek Quarry site of Helm’s Deep and Minas Tirith. Then River Anduin where the Fellowship travelled to Amon Hen, Gardens of Isengard...

360 to 390 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$170
Half Day Sightseeing and Taste Tour

We will take you on a tour with fun and laughter whilst showing you a large area of our region. we cover over 100 km …More

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We will take you on a tour with fun and laughter whilst showing you a large area of our region. we cover over 100 km...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$109
Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch

Leave behind the bustle of Auckland city and head northwest to take the flavours of Kumeu Wine Country, Auckland's Heritage Wine Region. Enjoy lunch at …More

Leave behind the bustle of Auckland city and head northwest to take the flavours of Kumeu Wine Country, Auckland's Heritage Wine Region. Enjoy lunch at...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$184
Martinborough Foodie Half Day Tour from Wellington

Embark on a delightful, guided journey through Wairarapa's culinary wonders, complete with local cheeses, exquisite chocolates, and premium wines. This 5-hour round trip takes you …More

Embark on a delightful, guided journey through Wairarapa's culinary wonders, complete with local cheeses, exquisite chocolates, and premium wines. This 5-hour round trip takes you...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (110)
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$108
Hobbiton Transport & Tauranga Highlights Excursion from Tauranga

Our vehicles and our tours are designed to provide you with the best possible comfort, exceptional value and mixed with personal interaction to ensure you …More

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Our vehicles and our tours are designed to provide you with the best possible comfort, exceptional value and mixed with personal interaction to ensure you...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$94
Ex Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village with Haka and Hot Springs

Embark on an exceptional journey with our Whakarewarewa Māori Village and Polynesian Spa tour from Auckland. Departing the city, we'll explore Rotorua's serene landscapes, home …More

Embark on an exceptional journey with our Whakarewarewa Māori Village and Polynesian Spa tour from Auckland. Departing the city, we'll explore Rotorua's serene landscapes, home...

12 to 13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$224
Auckland: Rotorua Tour with Waiotapu, Te Puia and Maori Haka

Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Auckland to Wai-O-Tapu and Te Puia in Rotorua, where natural wonders and cultural experiences await. Witness the surreal …More

Embark on an unforgettable day trip from Auckland to Wai-O-Tapu and Te Puia in Rotorua, where natural wonders and cultural experiences await. Witness the surreal...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$226
Half Day Martinborough Winery Tour from Wellington

Experience a 5.5-hour guided tour to Martinborough, one of New Zealand's premier wine regions. Departing from Wellington, the tour follows the Hutt River through the …More

Experience a 5.5-hour guided tour to Martinborough, one of New Zealand's premier wine regions. Departing from Wellington, the tour follows the Hutt River through the...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$113
The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour

Embark on a journey through Waiheke Island’s world-class wine country, where rolling vineyards meet breathtaking coastal views. Visit three of the island’s top wineries, tasting …More

Embark on a journey through Waiheke Island’s world-class wine country, where rolling vineyards meet breathtaking coastal views. Visit three of the island’s top wineries, tasting...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (194)
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$176
Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups

Choose FlexiToursNZ for a premium tour. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay …More

Choose FlexiToursNZ for a premium tour. We put less seats in our vehicles than factory standard and only 3 seats in the back row. Pay...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (79)
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$298
Waimangu Volcanic Valley and Lake Rotomahana Tour

Discover the dramatic volcanic history and breathtaking geothermal landscapes of Rotorua on this unforgettable full-day journey through one of New Zealand’s most extraordinary natural environments. …More

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Discover the dramatic volcanic history and breathtaking geothermal landscapes of Rotorua on this unforgettable full-day journey through one of New Zealand’s most extraordinary natural environments....

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$161
Auckland to Waitomo Glowworms, Kiwi House & Blue Springs Day Tour

Embark on an extraordinary adventure with our Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Otorohanga Kiwi House and Blue Springs Tour. Step into the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves and …More

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Embark on an extraordinary adventure with our Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Otorohanga Kiwi House and Blue Springs Tour. Step into the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves and...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (57)
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$189
Waitomo Glowworm Caves In a Private Small Group Tour-Auckland.

This Private Tour is offered to those that have time constraint and want to visit one of New Zealand’s unique natural wonder Waitomo Glowworms Cave …More

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This Private Tour is offered to those that have time constraint and want to visit one of New Zealand’s unique natural wonder Waitomo Glowworms Cave...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$374
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